Newsletter for May 2011

SOUTH UMPQUA ROD AND GUN CLUB A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. 845 Rod and Gun Club Road Riddle, Oregon 97469 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 639 Canyonville, Oregon 97417 Range Status Phone: (541) 357-7874 Website: www.surgc.org Newsletter for May 2011 NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS SUNDAY, May 1, 2011 at 2:00 pm AT 2:00 P.M. AT THE CLUBHOUSE VISUALIZATION: BY: DENNIS BLANCHARD CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER, NRA INSTRUCTOR: When we say the word Visualization what are we talking about? Visualization is the formation of a mental image of a situation or activity. It is a powerful tool that has been used to improve performance in sports, business and many other aspects of life. Visualization should be used to imagine different defensive scenarios in and around the home: *What if a strange person suddenly appears at a window? *What if I hear someone attempting to force the lock on my back door? *What if a stranger at my door suddenly produces a knife, club or gun and demands entry into my home? *What if I find my front door unlocked and open when I arrive home? Visualizing these and similar scenarios gives you a dry run of such situations, and helps reduce the surprise factor should any of the visualized situations actually take place. Through visualization, you will better anticipate potential sources of danger in the environment, and devise practical plans to deal with the situation. In your range training visualize your target as a criminal who is threatening your life or the lives of your loved ones. This type of training will help to mentally prepare you and build your confidence. Next time we will talk about Defensive Shooting Concepts. thank you for your time. REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY. 1

CHANGES ARE OCCURING AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE GROUNDS: You will notice several changes around the Clubhouse as we move forward to make the access available for wheelchairs and for the handicapped shooters and spectators. Chain type fences have been installed along the bank between the Clubhouse and the lower area. New steps have been built for access to this lower area (50 yd. range and Patio area) as we try to expand the facilities for family and create fun times to be together and share in the Club shooting events and programs 2 SETS OF AUDITORIUM STYLE SEATS ARE STILL FOR SALE FROM CLUB: Danielle Raines bought one set of the auditorium type seats (4 seats in a mounted set) for $60.00. This allowed the Club to purchase 3 new folding chairs, which are currently being used at the Club. If anyone is interested, we are selling the remaining two sets of seats for $60.00 each. These would be excellent to use as teaching aids, and can be mounted onto the floor at a fixed location. STATUS OF REPLACING THE EXISTING PISTOL STRUCTURE BUILDING: A BIG THANKS TO LYNN HERBERT for his donation of much of the lumber for the new pistol range structure. We also want to thank BRIAN JOHNSON of DR Johnson Lumber Co., whose family donated the 2x4 s for both the ADA Improvements and the Pistol Structure. Thank you very much to the Johnson family. The existing Pistol Building has been torn down by Bill Hagan, and the wood is being recovered for use as Cowboy Action Store Fronts. The grading for this range is awaiting dry weather, as the ground is too wet. A new drainage pipe will be placed under the building and a French Drain System will be installed to provide drainage for this area. The range building will be enclosed on three sides, and will provide a shaded/covered area for both summer and winter. We are planning to install a target retrieval system which was made & donated by member Peter Mills-Price. See page 8 for photo. RIM FIRE RIFLE FUN SHOOT - SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd.: This shoot was held on Saturday, April 2nd and we had 3 brave souls that were out in the wet/cold weather, having fun shooting at various targets, together with our volunteers that are always at our Club events. Bill Hagan, aided by his son Dakota, Bill Regina, Jerry Heavrin, Dennis Blanchard who helped our Rim fire director: Ken Miller. DEFENSIVE PISTOL SHOOT - SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH: We had 11 shooters turn out for this shoot. It was cloudy and cold, however you could not tell as the shooters were having fun, which is the most important part of our shooting events. This continues as one of our most popular shooting events at the Club, and again we had several new shooters attending this event. AR TYPE RIFLE FUN SHOOT - SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH: This is our 1st AR TYPE Shooting event, and we have expanded the scenarios for all the shooters enjoyment. We had 2 shooters, OK for the first shoot. Our old standby s, Dave Preilipp, and John Love. NRA BANQUET - SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011@ DOUGLAS CO. FAIRGROUNDS: Club has a reserved a table for 10 at this event which opens at 4 PM. This includes the dinner, Raffle Prizes, and opportunities to buy chances at drawings for some really neat stuff. 2

COWBOY ACTION SHOOT ON - SUNDAY, APRIL 10TH: The Cowboy Action Shooting event turnout was 6 shooters We are holding 5 stages for this event at an entry fee of $10 per person. 1st Place certificates were awarded to the winners, next month awards will also be certificates. See Page 8 and 9 for photos. RESULTS: Name Alias Place JETHRO TRADITIONAL-WOMAN Pam Dutton Cactus Rose 1st TRADITIONAL WOMAN Carole Oelrich Cow Creek Carole 1st JETHRO DUELIST Dennis Dutton Baron 1st JETHRO TRADITIONALIST Dean Dutton Slim 1st JETHRO TRADITIONALIST Dennis Blanchard Enforcer 2nd SPECIAL AWARD POINT STANDINGS FOR HAND TOOLED HOLSTER: Life Member Kirk Tyler donated a beautiful hand tooled leather holster which will be won by a Cowboy Action Shooter that finishes in first place in the point standings, at the end of 2011. Points are awarded and/or deducted for this award based of a listing of factors which are currently posted in the Clubhouse, and listed below. These may be increased or decreased, by posting a revised listing, which will go into effect the following month. JAN-APR POINTS STANDINGS: ALIAS POINTS ALIAS POINTS Enforcer 28 pts. Judge Earp 0 pts. Slim 31 pts. Pugilist 0 pts. Baron 32 pts. Cactus Rose 28 pts. Melrose 5 pts. Calamity 0 pts. Texican Bob 4 pts. Dakota 24 pts. Cow Creek Carole 7 pts. Dutchman 8 pts. SPECIAL AWARD CATEGORIES: (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr) 1) Attendance ; 1 pt. 2) Appropriately Attired ;1 pt. 3) Wears Eye & Ear Protection ; 1 pt. 4) First place finish in your Style ; 2 pt. 5) First place finish with 2 or more competing in your Style ; 3 pt. 6) Second place finish in your Style ;1 pt. 7) Second place finish with 3 or more competing in your Style; 2 pt. 8) Helping with shoot setup ; 1 pt. 9) Helping with shoot take down/storage ; 1 pt. 10) Special Award given by Match Coordinator ; 2 pt. DEDUCTIONS: 1) Procedural violation; -1 pt. 2) Minor Safety violation; -1 pt. 3) Fails to perform assigned duties, (i.e. Brass pickup, target setting, spotter, timer, tables, etc.) -1 pt./ offence 4) Stage disqualification; -2 pt. 5) Match Disqualification; -5 pt. 6) Inappropriate behavior; -1 pt. Note: At the April Shoot, All Shooters received additional points from the Match Coordinator for displaying their Spirit Of The Game. Although Cowboy Action Shooting is a competitive sport it is really all about camaraderie and good clean fun. NEW SHOOTING EVENT HOURS STARTING IN MAY: REGISTERATION STARTS AT 9 AM; 3

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MAY: MAY 1ST - SUNDAY - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT 2:00 PM: MAY 7th. - SATURDAY - RIMFIRE RIFLE FUN SHOOT (10AM - 2PM): 3 STAGES, COST $5 MAY 7th. - SATURDAY -WOMAN ONLY BASIC FIREARM CLASS (9AM-5PM) COST $45.00 FOR 8 HOUR CLASS, INCLUDING BOOKLET & CERTIFICATE MAY 14th. - SATURDAY - DEFENSIVE PISTOL SHOOT (10AM - 2PM) 3 STRINGS, COST $5; SHOOT AS MANY STRINGS AS TIME ALLOWS $10 MAY 15th. SUNDAY - COWBOY ACTION SHOOT (10AM - 2PM) 5 STAGES, COST $10 MAY 21st. - SATURDAY - AR TYPE RIFLE FUN SHOOT (10AM - 2PM) 3 STAGES, COST $5 MAY 28TH - SATURDAY - YOUTH ONLY BASIC FIREARMS CLASS (9AM - 5PM) NOTE: ALL CLUB SHOOTING EVENTS WILL START AT 10AM STARTING IN MAY MAY 7th. - SATURDAY - RIM FIRE RIFLE FUN SHOOT (10AM - 2PM): This shoot will feature reactive targets such as steel knock downs, bowling pins, clay pigeons and the like. The shoot will be set-up in three stages. Targets may vary in distance of from 10-50 yards Because this is not a competition, any rim fire rifle, with or without a scope is permitted. Participants should bring a minimum of 30 rounds of ammunition. Check-in time is 9 AM and the shoot will start at 10 AM. A $5 fee will be charged for the shoot. Eye and Ear Safety Protection is required, and we have some available, at a minimal cost at the Clubhouse. Remember that spectators will also need this safety protection if close to the shooting. MAY 7th. - SATURDAY - WOMAN S ONLY BASIC FIREARMS CLASS (9 AM - 5 PM): Dennis Blanchard is conducting a Woman s Only Basic Firearms Class on May 7th at the Clubhouse. This is an 8 hour class and upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate (good for life) that will enable you to obtain a CHL license. (Concealed Handgun License) for the State of Oregon. Class is $45.00/person, including booklet & certificate. Reservations must be made by May 1st. Fees, along with Name, & Phone # may be mailed to SURGC, P.O. Box 639, Canyonville, OR 97417; or you may pickup a registration card and pay the Fee at Hair Magic, 927 N. Old Pacific Hwy, Myrtle Creek, (541) 863-5010. 4

MAY 14th. - SATURDAY - DEFENSIVE PISTOL SHOOT (10AM - 2PM): This will be our 3rd Defensive Pistol Shoot for 2011, and this event is growing in the number of shooter s and the interest in this type of event. Cost is $5 for 3 different type stages, which 50 rounds is recommended. There will also be a Team Board Splitting shoot added. MAY 15th. - SUNDAY - COWBOY ACTION SHOOT (10AM - 2PM): This is will be our 4th Cowboy Action Shoot for 2011, cost is $10 for 5 stages. MAY 21st. - SATURDAY - AR TYPE RIFLE FUN SHOOT (10AM - 2PM) This is the 2nd Shooting event for the AR-15 Type rifles, and should be a real Thriller for Shooters and spectators as well. An AR Rifle is any semi-auto center fire rifle or carbine capable of rapid re-loading by either magazine or stripper clip. Cost is $5.00 for 3 stages, minimum of 60 rounds will be needed, 20 rounds per stage. MAY 28TH - SATURDAY - YOUTH ONLY GUN SAFETY CLASS (9AM - 5PM): This class is an 8 hour class, beginning at 9 am. Upon successful completion, you will receive a Basic Firearms Certificate (Good for Life) and it permits you to obtain a Concealed Handgun License, for the State of Oregon, after you reach 21 years of age Cost of the class is $45.00 each, and includes booklet and certificate. Entry Fees may be mailed to SURGC, P.O. Box 639, Canyonville, OR 97417; or you may pickup a registration card and pay the Entry Fee at Hair Magic, 927 N. Old Pacific Hwy, Myrtle Creek, (541) 863-5010 OPTIONAL ADDED FUNDRAISERS FOR CLUBHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS: A. Folding Chairs with a donation plaque with your name and date mounted on the back of the chair. Donation amount: $30.00 each ($5 will go to Improve Drainage at the ranges). This will provide much improved seating within the Clubhouse during membership meetings and at our Classroom Study Sessions, that may last for 8 hours or more. B. 6 Folding Table with a donation plaque with your name and date mounted on table. Donation amount: $60.00 ($5 will go toward Drainage Improvements for ranges) This would upgrade our Club s tables that we have used several years, and which could be used in our Patio Area for potlucks, BBQ s, and other outdoor functions. We have 1 new table that was purchased by the Rembiszenski Family, along with 2 Chairs. Thank you for your wonderful support. C. We would like to welcome our new caretakers, Cliff and Anita Brott, along with their children, Aaron and Sarah. They will be on board May 1st. They are a very nice couple, and come highly recommended. 5

TICKETS FOR RAFFLE OF MARLIN STAINLESS STEEL 30-30 RIFLE: Here is a description of this rifle: Model 336XLR is the ultimate long-range evolution of a Marlin lever-action rifle. Used in conjunction with today s spire-point flexible-tip ammunition and the 24 barrel, this rifle turns the 30-30 Win. Cartridge into a 250+ yard deer dropper. For weather resistance, all major components are crafted of stainless steel, and the woodwork is two-tone laminate. It has a full pistol grip, swivel studs and cut checkering. Along with fully adjustable sights, it s drilled and tapped for scope mounts. It has a 5-shot tubular magazine; Length - 42 1/2 ; Weight - 7 1/2 lbs. Recommended Retail Price: $903 + and Carrying Case or a value of $925.00 RAFFLE TICKETS: 1 - $5.00, 3 - $10.00, 7 - $20.00 Raffle Drawing August 28th at 4:00 pm at Canyonville Pioneer Days. Call 541-357-7874 for additional tickets. Please return any unused tickets to Club for re-issue for our raffle... TRAINING CLASSES TAUGHT BY DENNIS BLANCHARD, CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER; COST: $45.00/PERSON: A. WOMEN S ONLY CLASS ON BASIC FIREARMS (WILL QUALIFY FOR CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT AFTER PASSING 8-HOUR COURSE), MUST BE 21 YRS. OLD AND HAVE FIREARMS CERTIFICATE. MAY 7TH STARTING AT 9 AM B. YOUNG PERSONS CLASS - (MINIMUM 8 YEARS OLD TO 18 YEARS OLD) BASIC FIREARMS CERTIFICATE IS GOOD FOR LIFE, AFTER PASSING 8 HOUR COURSE. YOU WILL ALSO QUALIFY TO OBTAIN A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT, AT THE AGE OF 21 YEARS OLD. MAY 28TH STARTING AT 9 AM. C. PERSONAL PROTECTION IN THE HOME- 8 HOUR COURSE; Date & Cost TBA D. PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME- 12 HOUR COURSE - TBA (Must have already taken the Personal Protection in the Home to enter this course) Classes will be limited to the first 16 persons, and registration fees must be paid 1 week in advance of class, in order to obtain materials. Fees may be paid at the Clubhouse, mailing to SURGC, P.O. Box 639, Canyonville, OR 97417, or calling Dennis at 541-680-2010, or by signing up at Hair Magic at 927 N. Old Pacific Hwy, Myrtle Creek - (541) 863-5010. See Toni or Cathryn Cook PRINTED NEWSLETTER S WILL NOW BE IN BLACK & WHITE TO SAVE COSTS: The advertisements will, however still be in color. Starting this month, the Club will begin printing the Newsletters in Black & White to save costs. Chuck Ireland, of Thomas Ireland Trucking has been printing our Newsletters since July 2009 at no cost to the Club. Although Chuck offered to continue, he has been very gracious to have continued printing even going through some very tough economic times. We Thank You Chuck & your staff for helping the Club, we now e-mail the Newsletter to over 60% of the members, with only 30% having to be printed and mailed each month, and we will continue to have Chuck as a backup. You can view the newsletter in color at: www.surgc.org 6

SAWDUST JUBILEE FESTIVAL IS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 3RD & JULY 4TH, 2011: The South Umpqua Rod & Gun Club is planning on having a booth at this event. We are going to have a Ping-Pong Toss at Engine Block Cylinders and also be holding our Raffle for the 22/22 Mag Pistol at 4 pm on the 4th of July at the Riddle Fire Station. The profits will be split between the Gun Club and the Riddle Car Show. We can still use volunteers at the booth to sell Ping-Pong Balls, pass out applications and to sell Raffle Tickets, if you are available for a couple of hours, please call Calvin at (541)-863-6070 to volunteer. Hours of Operation: Saturday, July 3, 2011 Sunday, July 4, 2011 9 AM - 5 PM 9 AM - 4 PM CANYONVILLE PIONEER DAYS - AUGUST 25,26,27 & 28, 2011: The Board has elected to have our booth at the Pioneer Days Celebration. Our booth will have Applications, Raffle Ticket sales, Announcements of upcoming events at the Club and our Scheduled Classes for Concealed Handgun License for both Oregon & Utah, as well as Special Classes for Woman Only & Youth Only to obtain Basic Firearm Certificate, (good for life) and qualifies you for a Concealed Handgun Permit for the State of Oregon. Again we will need volunteers to work at our booth for a couple of hours, please call Calvin and Volunteer at (541) 863-6070. This is your chance to become an active member of our Club. Booth Open Hours are: Wed (9AM) - Thurs. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Booth Setup 8/25/2011 8/26/2011 8/27/2011 8/28/2011 Remove Booth by 3:30 PM Thursday 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM by 7:00 PM * Moving vehicles are not allowed inside the Park during hours of operation (see above). * NO ANIMALS of any kind allowed in the booth. * Booth teardown can not start until 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 28th. * We are responsible to bring all equipment needed to operate our booth (example: table, chairs, power cords, Lighting for evening hours, etc.) * We are responsible for the security of our booth, NO SECURITY IS PROVIDED. 7

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Treasurers Corner: This month has seen some improvement in our finances. On the weekend of April 9-10 we realized $120.00 from the Defensive Pistol and Cowboy shoots. The AR shoot on the 16th. brought in $10.00 (OK for our first AR shoot) Hope to see more of you next month. Our drainage fund raiser is progressing. We have a total of 9 new chairs donated, and one table, ($240.00) with $50.00 added to the coffers. Plus, we have sold many (considering the early date) raffle tickets for the 30-30 Marlin rifle, realizing $570.00 so far. This just about pays for the rifle. ($579.87 cost). Our non-member range fees for the month totaled $197.00 Most of the wood needed to build the new pistol range building has been donated. We would like to recognize Lynn Herbert, of Herbert Lumber, and Brian Johnson, and the Johnson Family of D.R. Johnson Lumber, for their generous donations. We are making good progress on the new stairs from the clubhouse to the ranges. Please be careful when using it, as the potential for hand splinters is very high at this time. When completed it will be a safe and easy path to the 50, and 100 yd. shooting buildings. It will also comply with A.D.A. requirements. Respectfully Submitted, William Regina Treasurer Progress on new steps to ranges. 9

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May 2011 Event Calendar The range is now open from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., During Daylight Savings Time 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. During Standard Time. Call the range status line at: (541) 357-7874 for any exceptions. Sunday May 1 2pm-4pm South Umpqua Rod & Gun Club Meeting Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5` Friday 6 Saturday 7 9am-5pm WOMEN ONLY NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Rimfire Rifle Fun Shoot 10am-2pm Sign-in 9am 8 Mothers Day 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Cowboy Action Shoot 10am-2pm Sign-in 9am 10am - 2pm South Umpqua Rod & Gun Club Defensive Pistol Shoot Sign-in 9am 9am - 5pm Training for Utah Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) AR TYPE Rifle Shoot 10am-2pm Sign-in 9am 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9am - 5pm YOUTH ONLY NRA Basic Pistol Training Class 29 30 Memorial Day Sunday Monday 31 June 1 Tuesday Wednesday 2 3 Thursday 4 9am-4pm NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Training for Oregon Concealed Weapon Permit Friday Saturday 11

Range Status Phone: (541) 357-7874 Website: www.surgc.org P.O. Box 639 Canyonville, Oregon 97417 Return Service Requested Officers: Calvin Palmquist: President Richard Bitrich: Vice President Jerry Heavrin: Secretary TO: Bill Regina: Treasurer Bill Hagan: Director Of Programs Dennis Blanchard: Chief Range Safety Officer Trustees: Francine Johannessen Robert Maddox Ken Miller Fold NOTE: EYE & EAR PROTECTION IS AVAILABLE AT THE CLUBHOUSE FOR A REASONABLE COST: EAR PLUGS - $0.50 A PAIR OR 3 PAIRS FOR $1.00 EYE PROTECTION- $4.00 EACH- (CLEAR & WILL FIT OVER GLASSES) Eye & Ear protection is required at our shooting events for both shooters and spectators, and is highly recommended for our members safety anytime during your shooting at the various Ranges, not just during our Club Shooting events. Protect your Eyes & Ears. 12